Africa: Fossilised Circles in the Sand On South Africa’s Coast May Be Artwork By Our Early Ancestors
[The Conversation Africa] If you have walked on a dune surface after windy conditions have settled, you may have been privileged to recognise one of Nature’s wonders: scratch circles. These are structures formed when the end of a tethered object is pas…
Africa: African Stars Come Out to Play at Bridgerton S3 Premiere
[Fame Frenzy] Johannesburg was a hive of activity this past weekend as celebrities from across the continent gathered for the premiere of Netflix period drama Bridgerton season 3.
Africa: Prince Bright and Stonebwoy Share New Afrobeats Anthem ‘Back to Sender (Taamiawu)’
[Accra Time] With a joint EP on the way, Prince Bright and Stonebwoy give us a sneak peek of what to expect; enter ‘Back To Sender (Taamiawu).’ This electrifying mid-tempo Afrobeats anthem is guaranteed to keep bad energy at bay, making it the perfect …
Africa: Teens See Social Media Algorithms As Accurate Reflections of Themselves, Study Finds
[The Conversation Africa] Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you” but also “about you” – a mirror reflectin…
Africa: Henry Chakava (1946 – 2024) – the Publisher Who Pricked the People Into Consciousness
[African Arguments] Chakava is best remembered for publishing some of the giants of East African literature – Okot p’Bitek, Mazrui, Meja Mwangi, Marjorie Oludhe-Macgoye, and most notably (and riskily), Ngugi wa Thiong’o.
Africa: Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards Nominees Out
[The Herald] Voting is now open for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, enabling viewers to have their say in who should win the prestigious awards at a glittering ceremony in May.
Africa: Made in Africa – Africa’s Fashion Redefining Narratives About the Continent
[IPS] Nairobi — It is a new dawn as Africa’s high fashion industry enters an era defined and driven by young African fashion designers. As they take to the global stage, the young creatives are showcasing the continent in all its majesty through uniqu…
Africa: Exploring the Roots of Stupidity – First Understand the Psychology of What Lies Behind Irrational Opinions
[The Conversation Africa] Most people, at one time or another, act foolishly. However, truly ignorant individuals exhibit a lack of introspection and stubbornly cling to their opinions, regardless of how irrational they may be. These people demonstrate…
Africa: The Future of IGAD Amidst Turmoil in the Horn
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debat…
Africa: Stories From the UN Archive – Poetic Traditions At the UN
[UN News] On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly’s Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural affairs.